Andaman Travel
Why Andaman and Nicobar Islands Famous?
Discovering Andaman's pristine, nearly deserted beaches is the most thrilling aspect of visiting the island. Paradise is synonymous with sparkling crystal clear blue waters, a tranquil setting, and iconic sandy beaches. Well-maintained cottages and huts are available to make your stay memorable and fun. In addition to sightseeing, visitors on the Andaman may participate in a number of activities.
Apart from swimming, water sports such as kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, underwater shooting, and spotting saltwater crocodiles captivate you. There are also items that are reserved for offshore sports, such as walking along the beach while the waves caress your feet, sunbathing, and woodland trekking.
5 Best Places To Visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Among several stunningly beautiful beaches, we have handpicked a list of a few that should be on your itinerary during your next travel to the Andaman.
1) Corbyn’s Cove
The crescent-shaped Corbyn's beach is famous for its coconut plantation. The mostly untapped beaches are perfect for a lazy afternoon siesta in a beach shack or sunbathing after indulging in water sports in the morning. Evenings can be spent luxuriously taking a stroll on the sandy shores or enjoying a boat ride. The calm, soothing environment makes you fall in love with yourself.
How to reach?
It is just seven km away from the mainland. You can take a private vehicle, auto or even rent a car to reach there.
A trip to Cellular Jail
While visiting the island, a traveller can also visit Cellular jail. Standing as a mute spectator to the atrocities faced by Indians during the independence struggle, its testimony is sculpted in pages of history. The display of light and sound show fills the heart with passion and patriotism.
How to reach?
You can reach the jail museum via Corbyn's Cove road. The distance is 5.8km and hardly takes 15 minutes by road.
2) Wandoor Beach
The scenic beauty of the wandoor beach attracts tourists in droves. The picturesque beaches, pristine blue waters, and calm environment create an ideal location to spend quality time with your loved ones. The beach is popular among tourists for photography, riding in glass bottom boats and scuba diving.
How to reach?
It is 25 km from the airport by road. Apart from private taxis, you can take a bus to reach the popular destination.
It is 25 km from the airport by road. Apart from private taxis, you can take a bus to reach the popular destination.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
One of the most sought place in the Andaman to visit among tourists is the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. A park is a group of 17 Islands known for nesting sea turtles, breathtaking visuals of corals and marine life.
Things to do at the park
The tourists can enjoy a range of activities at the park including;
Nesting for turtles and the race of hatchlings towards the water is a spectacular visual to witness.
Indulge in an underwater sporting activity like snorkelling and watching the aquatic animals in their natural environment is a treat to explore.
Scuba diving to discover the underwater majestic marine world is another high activity for tourists. Watching exquisite coral reefs is a visual delight and a big crowd puller.
Enjoying boat rides and bird watching of both migrant and local species on nearby Jolly Buoy island is another fantastic opportunity to explore the Andaman Islands.
3) Havelock Island
The majestic Havelock island in the Andaman enchants the tourists with its beauty and is a treasure trove of small islands.
a) Radhanagar Beach
It is adjudged as the seventh-best beach in the world and the best beach in India according to Time magazine.
It is adjudged as the seventh-best beach in the world and the best beach in India according to Time magazine.
Famous For Sunset
Tourist, often fall short of adjectives to define the beauty of the Radhanagar beach. Nature has garlanded it with golden soft sandy beaches, pristine clear blue water, scenic natural beauty and the most romantic sunset one can imagine. The sunset and sunrise at the Radhanagar beach become astonishingly more romantic with clean blue water caressing the shores.
It is a perfect dream destination for honeymooners and for people with photography skills to wander around in the quiet atmosphere for that perfect shot.
How to reach?
The beach is around 10 km away from the Havelock dock. One can reach the beach via road transportation. There are buses, taxis available for the road trip to the beach.
b) Elephant Beach
The visit to Elephant beach is an enchanting experience for tourists. With proximity to mangrove forests, sparkling blue water and serene sandy shores, the beach is dotted with spectacular natural beauty. One can witness beautiful bright coral reefs at shallow depths in the surrounding waters around the beach.
The visit to Elephant beach is an enchanting experience for tourists. With proximity to mangrove forests, sparkling blue water and serene sandy shores, the beach is dotted with spectacular natural beauty. One can witness beautiful bright coral reefs at shallow depths in the surrounding waters around the beach.
Things to do
~The beach offers a fun-filled adventure extravaganza for tourists. The tourists can enjoy swimming, scuba diving, underwater photography, fishing, snorkelling, kayaking.
~Trekking in nearby forests or meditating at the quiet beach is also famous among the tourists.
~The spotless beautiful paradise is also known for its colourful and exotic flora and fauna.
~Trekking in nearby forests or meditating at the quiet beach is also famous among the tourists.
~The spotless beautiful paradise is also known for its colourful and exotic flora and fauna.
How to reach?
You can either take a boat from the main Havelock dock. The boat ride takes 20 minutes to reach Elephant beach. You can also take a but or hire a private vehicle to reach the beach.
4) Neil Island
The tourists are smitten by the turquoise sea water and remarkably white sand of the island. The island holds some incredibly fascinating beaches to lure tourists.
a) Laxmanpur Beach
The Laxman Pur beach is one of those places that are still away from public glare. The white sand, coral reefs, shallow seawater coupled with picturesque natural locations are breathtaking.
Things to do
~Water sports like snorkelling, swimming are frequent here.
~Due to shallow water, collecting seashells apart from the photography of scenic beauty is another activity to explore.
5) Rangat Island
The Rangat island is situated in the middle of the Andaman islands. The picturesque island is known for its amazing waterfalls and verdant greenery. Rangat is known for a string of islands under it, some of them are marked here.
a) Amkunj Beach
The beach is a popular destination among tourists. It has been developed as an eco-friendly beach with structures made of renewable material such as eco-huts and groves.
Things to do
~It is a popular picnic spot, ideal for swimming, sunbathing and wandering on the shore.
~Nature lovers can witness turtle breeding during the season at the beach.
The grey sand and clean greyish water are ideal for photography.
How to reach?
You can take a bus ride or hire a private vehicle from Rangat to reach the beach.
b) Butler Bay Beach
Butler Bay Beach in the Andaman islands is a paradise for adventure sports enthusiasts. The beach is a part of Little Andaman. This less-frequented beach is perfect for the rejuvenation of body, mind and soul. The tranquil environment, blue water is encircled by lofty greenery, a piece of paradise.
Things to do
~Strong currents are perfect for surfing, kayaking.
~You can enjoy swimming but with a little caution.
~Sunbathing, riding an elephant, sightseeing, trekking is the other activities to explore.
How to reach?
It is 100 km away from Port Blair. You can take a government ferry to reach the beach.
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